Office of Intellectual & Developmental Disability Supports (OIDD)

Mission

The mission of the Office of Intellectual & Developmental Disability Supports is to provide programmatic leadership necessary in the design and development of services to afford people with developmental disabilities and their families a seamless services system that is responsive to both individual needs and desires.

Vision

A society that promotes partnerships and relationships that empower people with developmental disabilities to live fully integrated and valued lives. 

Values

• Accountability: People set goals, plan what needs to be done, do the work, monitor progress, report results, evaluate, exchange feedback, and take responsibility for their actions.
• Choice: People have the opportunity to learn about options and use this information to make their decisions.
• Clarity: Openness, honesty, and accountability in all services, supports, and information. All information is known and understood by everyone.
• Cultural Sensitivity: People, regardless of cultural differences, are to be treated with respect and dignity to meet their needs fairly.
• Dignity: People are valued, and the system supports their sense of pride and self-respect.
• Empowerment: People act on issues they define as important.
• Inclusion: People take part in their communities of choice, including taking part in policies and program planning.
• Partnership: People work together in shared decision-making to achieve common values.
• Person-/Family-Driven Services System: People are at the center of the system, and their needs and preferences determine how services are provided.
• Quality: People achieve desired outcomes.
• Accountability: People set goals, plan what needs to be done, do the work, monitor progress, report results, evaluate, exchange feedback, and take responsibility for their actions.

Guiding Principles

• OIDD values all people and protects their rights and privileges as residents of Louisiana and the U.S.
• People have the power to make decisions about services and supports, how they are delivered and by whom. The necessary services, supports, and information are received promptly.
• Services and supports are designed to allow people to remain in their communities or locations of choice, support people to achieve valued outcomes, develop meaningful relationships, and attain quality of life as defined by the person.
• Services are flexible, and personal outcomes and goals are considered in the development of individualized supports for each person.
• Family supports enable people to live in stable environments with lasting relationships while existing natural supports and community resources are promoted and utilized.
• The needs of the entire family are considered in the development of services and supports.
• The OIDD system values and respects service agencies and workers who provide supports.
• The OIDD system is easy to navigate, user-friendly, and culturally sensitive. People can access services, supports, and information through a single, person-centered point of entry. The services system is a seamless, flexible, and responsive system of various services and supports through various stages of life.
• There is a partnership to assist with practices, communication, procedures, information and support so people who rely on services and supports feel confident that effective safeguards are in place and problems will be addressed quickly and effectively.
• OIDD promotes cost-effective delivery of services.
• OIDD is always seeking continuous improvement by which there is meaningful and consistent involvement by people in policy development, agenda, and priority setting.